Products you DON'T Regret Buying in 2012

MsMisty's super fantastic post idea was a fantastic purge and cleanse for all of us. It's really nice to admit to your 2012 mistakes, and I've loved reading everyone's posts.

Let's try to feel a bit better about ourselves too and list off the HG products (or maybe slightly shy of HG products) that you discovered in 2012 and you envision sticking around for years to come. Or at least, until the end of this year, lol.

In 2012, I made a few key skincare discoveries that have made a huge difference for me.

One of them is my Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System. I looked reviews up before I splurged and was super nervous to buy, especially since a lot of dermatologists don't agree that skin ever 'purges.' While this hasn't cleared up all of my acne, it's made a huge difference in my daily skin management and skin texture. It suits my skin type really well, and I'm also **bleep** about keeping it clean (whenever the batteries run out, I soak the brush head in isopropyl alcohol, and then soke the brush head attachment area on the device in isopropyl alcohol too).

2012 is also the year I disocvered Philosophy's Purity Made Simple. I can never go back. It's amazing and perfect and I love it so much.

I also started using Caudalie's VInosource S.O.S. thirst quenching serum, which is a super light but super effective moisture lock in and balancer for after you wash your face. My combination skin, which vascillates from dry in the mornings to oily in the evenings, now skips the 'dry' phase entirely.

The Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing System in both Gel and Lotion have partnered with all of the above beautifully, and are the keystone to my new skincare routine. They absorb in perfectly, and don't leave that frustrating glycerin layer, but also keep my skin moisturized. I have one of each and transition between them from summer to winter now.

Re: Products you DON'T Regret Buying in 2012

Ooh this is fun! 2012 was a big year in my Sephora spending, I discovered a lot of my current favorites in 2012!

1. YSL Teint Eclat - definitely glad I splurged on this! I was initially worried because I had used much fuller coverage foundations in the past, but I've finally moved to lighter coverage and using concealer wherever I need it. I have pretty nice skin, I need to show it more! I got so used to wearing heavy, almost mask-like foundation, it really became a comfort thing. Teint Eclat helped me move away from that.

2. OCC Concealer - BEST. CONCEALER. EVER. Not from Sephora (hopefully soon!) but definitely one of my favorite purchases in cosmetics - it is just a joy to use and I don't have to justify the cost because it's only $20! Danggggg.

3. MUFE Aqua Liquid Liners - I wore gel/cream eyeliner for years and years and really loved it, but I randomly decided to try this liquid liner. Now it's pretty much all I use! It's such a great (and heavy duty) product, definitely couldn't imagine going without it. I just bought my 5th tube during Chic Week because the color selection is so awesome, too.

Re: Products you DON'T Regret Buying in 2012

Cover FX Total Cover Cream Foundation: This is literally my prince charming, "been waiting for you forever" HG foundation! It's the only thing that covers all of my acne/scarring, doesn't make me oily, color matches perfectly, and most importantly it doesn't break me out! Will never try another foundation.

Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Charade: Not only do I love the shadow itself (long-lasting, crease-resistance, ect.) I love love love the color! Especially on my skin tone (I'm a very fair, red-headed gal), it looks great!

Tarte Cheekstain in Tickled: I'm a huge fan of these cheek stains, and had been putting off buying another one for a while (had it in blissful, but wanted to use up more of it before I bought another). However, I caved and got it in tickled and am SO tickled I did! (haha, no pun intended). Definitely my HG go-to blush.